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tractor

trac·tor

UK/ˈtɹæktə/ US/ˈtɹæktɚ/ fairly common uk us

noun

1.

a wheeled vehicle with large wheels; used in farming and other applications

2.

a truck that has a cab but no body; used for pulling large trailers or vans

Origin

Formed from Latin tractus, perfect passive participle of trahere (“to pull”), + agent noun suffix -or.

Phrases

  • Chelsea tractor
  • chicken tractor
  • monowheel tractor
  • single-axle tractor
  • steam tractor
  • tractor beam
  • tractor driver
  • tractor out

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